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BF02 JVU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,194 mi
Last recorded134,194 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 JVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 134,194 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 134,166 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 128,646 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn / deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 128,646 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Both rear axle bushes worn / deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 119,296 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2013 111,505 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

NS Front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 107,093 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 107,093 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 104,381 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 104,381 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 98,369 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 98,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 88,458 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear compensator valve to flexi brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear compensator valve to flexi brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2009 88,458 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear compensator valve to flexi brake pipe corroded

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear compensator valve to flexi brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2008 78,245 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 45,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,134 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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BF02 JVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF02 JVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF02 JVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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